Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 103 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Spurs survived the Hornets 103-100. The Spurs' lockdown unit choked off Hornets' offense. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.